Cortez, CO

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    2024 Population
    8,976
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.4
    6.43% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15%
    8.73% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $54,247
    5.59% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $272,900
    20.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,915
    1.37% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Cortez, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.3% of the residents in Cortez, CO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Cortez, CO was $272,900, and the homeownership rate was 65.6%.

    Most people in Cortez, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Cortez, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Cortez, CO is home to a population of 8.98k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.43% of Cortez, CO residents were born outside of the country (218 people).

    In 2024, there were 6.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.58k people) in Cortez, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 871 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 629 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.3% of Cortez, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Cortez, CO was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cortez, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.58k ± 448
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      871 ± 374
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      629 ± 295
    19.7%
    Hispanic Population
    1.77k people

    In 2024, there were 6.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.58k people) in Cortez, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 871 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 629 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    19.7% of the people in Cortez, CO are hispanic (1.77k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cortez, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.43%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    218 people
    4.05%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    360 people

    As of 2024, 2.43% of Cortez, CO residents (218 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cortez, CO was 4.05%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      188 ± 104
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      121 ± 86
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      115 ± 98

    Cortez, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Cortez, CO.

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    Health

    84.7% of the population of Cortez, CO has health coverage, with 23.8% on employee plans, 30% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 15.7% on non-group plans, and 3.34% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 24.4% between 18 and 34 years, 32.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.4% were men and 52.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    15.3%
    Uninsured
    23.8%
    Employer Coverage
    30%
    Medicaid
    11.8%
    Medicare
    15.7%
    Non-Group
    3.34%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cortez, CO grew by 8.56% from 14.1% to 15.3%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cortez, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Cortez, CO employs 3.92k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Cortez, CO were Retail Trade (620 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (618 people), and Construction (334 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($73,375), Transportation & Warehousing ($61,576), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,761).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.92k
    2024 Value
    ± 523
    1.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cortez, CO grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 3.86k employees to 3.92k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cortez, CO, are Management Occupations (471 people), Sales & Related Occupations (424 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (382 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cortez, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    3.92k
    2024 Value
    ± 523
    1.37%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Cortez, CO grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 3.86k employees to 3.92k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cortez, CO, are Retail Trade (620 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (618 people), and Construction (334 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cortez, CO, though some of these residents may live in Cortez, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,439
    Median earning men ± $5,631
    $40,487
    Median earning women ± $7,398

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,196), Manufacturing ($59,063), and Public Administration ($58,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($58,366), Public Administration ($52,011), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($46,392).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    Assumed office on January 21, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.
    John Hickenlooper
    Senator from Colorado2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Cortez, CO was $272,900 in 2024, which is 0.82 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $226,700 to $272,900, a 20.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Cortez, CO is 65.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Cortez, CO have an average commute time of 15.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cortez, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $272,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,718
    $2,437
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$375

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cortez, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cortez, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    65.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65.6% of the housing units in Cortez, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cortez, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $54,247
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,098
    3.72k
    Number of Households
    ± 487

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.72k households in Cortez, CO grew to $54,247 from the previous year's value of $51,377.

    The following chart displays the households in Cortez, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Cortez, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.7%)
    2. Carpooled (10.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.71%)

    In 2024, 76.7% of workers in Cortez, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (6.71%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    15.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Cortez, CO have a shorter commute time (15.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.909% of the workforce in Cortez, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Cortez, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Cortez, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cortez, CO have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cortez, CO (1.33k out of 8.82k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cortez, CO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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